On January 17th of this year Tina Folsom released Just the Sex, Ma'am. It is not a full novel but a collection of scenes from 17 of her previously released titles. I really respect that she has made it very clear in her description that these are not new scenes and that if you already own the books there is no point in you getting this one.

Having read quite a few of the books I happen to know that this has the potential to be hot and steamy. On the flip side since I read the books I know that reading just part of it would drive me crazy. I saw this on Tina's Facebook and it was marketed as a way for people that haven't read her books. This is a way that they can get an idea of what her books are about. Kind of like when a group of authors get together and release part of their stories to give readers a taste of what to except. I personal would rather read a full book however I do understand the marketing behind it. I understand that authors need to constantly think of new and exciting ways to draw in readers. I am not sure if teasers are the way to go. At the same time I'm pretty sure that a well written teaser can make you rush out to get the full books. I have read the Scanguards Vampire series and the Venice Vampyr series both of which have featured scenes. If you were to pick up the books after reading the teasers they are full novels and not cliffhangers. I have yet to read her non paranormal works however some are also featured in this book. If this is something you are interested in you can click the picture to be brought to amazon.

Lets Discuss:Do you think that this is a good way for new readers to discover an author? While this book happens to be sex scenes do you think that the over all idea of publishing just certain scenes from books will catch on? Would you be interesting in reading this book? Are you familiar with the author Tina Folsom?

Hello everyone. Thank you for your continued support of Priscilla's Bookshelf.

I wanted to give you all an overview of what is coming this year. As I stated before I have decided not to put Priscilla's Bookshelf on a schedule when it comes to my reviews and my discussions. That has not changed. I plan on continuing to discover new reads that will inspire me to share with you all. I am looking for hidden gems as well as some popular favorites that will keep us talking. With that being said I have decided to put a schedule in place for my Author Spotlights. On the first Sunday of each month I will showcase a new author. The author spotlights as of right now are not interviews. They are a way for everyone to learn something new about old-to-you and new-to-you authors. Questions are always encouraged although I can not personally say everyone and everything will be answered.

Hey everyone. This book discussion is going to be a little different. Instead of blogging about my book obsession I am taking part in a cover reveal for Julie Bailes's new book. Photo and cover design go to Golden with FuriousFotog, and the model is Darren Hitchcock.

Synopsis:Fight.It’s an action some encourage and others dissuade. Since the day I was born, fighting has been instilled into my mind. Regardless of your opinion, it’s something we all do. At some point in time, consciously or subconsciously—either emotionally, physically, or spiritually—we struggle. Many will strive to withstand their battles, but only those who were born to fight will overcome them. A true fighter lacks weakness. They abstain from carelessness and refrain from trusting their opponents, but most importantly, they never accept defeat. I am a true born fighter. Each second of every day, I fight. Rip the ones I love most away from me, I kill. If I’ve learned anything from this life, it’s to always expect the unexpected. As long as my heart continues to beat, and no matter the costs, I will be victorious.Lets Discuss: How do you like this cover? Are you excited about this new book? Have you read any of Julie Biales's other releases?

Hello everyone!!! Thank you all for visiting my blog. I really am enjoying having a place that I can express my love and frustrations for everything in the literary world. I have been writing reviews and discussions when ever something has touched me enough to write. Or when an author has asked me to review their book. There isn't really a schedule of when I will post things. I honestly had not put much thought into posting on a schedule as I like that I can be free with what I am thinking when I am thinking it. Since there isn't a schedule I did include a way for you to follow my blog so that you would be informed when ever I did post something new. If interested you can follow one or both of the pages that have follow me on Bloglovin' buttons. The pages that can be followed are the Book Discussions and the Book Review.

I realize that there are a lot of blogs that only post on certain days as a way for their followers to know what to expect and when. I have thought long and hard about this and it's convenience for the readers. At this time I do not thing this is something that would benefit Priscilla's Bookshelf and there for I will continue to post when ever I am inspired to write. I hope that regardless of if you are following me to get updates or if you are just casually stopping by that you enjoy reading what I write as much as I enjoy writing it. For me this site is a place that I am comfortable enough to write what I feel. Part of that comfortability it being able to be free to feel inspired and not constricted to fill a deadline.

Lets Discuss: Do you prefer to follow blogs that are on a schedule or do you like that creativity and inspiration are the front runner for the blog? Has me deciding to not put Priscilla's Bookshelf on a schedule turned you away from the blog? Did you even think about the fact that this blog wasn't on a schedule before I pinned this post?

By now I would assume that everyone is familiar with the term one click. For those of you that aren't it's a great tool Amazon provides that allows it's users to purchase things without the hassle of constantly providing payment information. All you do is turn on the one click option and link it to your card. It's even easier than pay pal because you don't need to enter your email all you do is click and you purchased your new items. You do have to be signed into you Amazon Account and you can have it password protected but no need to remember cards or enter emails.

I hadn't even realized I had become addicted until a few minutes ago when I finished organizing my kindle. What I decided to do was to create a list of the books that I owned but had not read yet. I thought this would be a great way for me to start of my 2015 Goodreads reading challenge. 245 books later (yes there are a total of 245 unread books on my kindle) I realized that I might have a problem. Most of the books I do not even remember getting but I looked on my purchase history and sure enough I one clicked them. Some of these books I got months ago. Others I got the start of last year. My reading goal for 2015 is 175 books 25 more then my goal last year. Technically I don't need to buy any new books this year and I could still complete my reading challenge while still having options on what I want and don't want to read.

What does all of this mean? Well for authors I think the one click has been a wonderful thing. After all, I have a lot of used money just sitting on my kindle. Currently these books only purpose is to take up storage. When I looked at what I spend it's a few dollars here and a few dollars there. Nothing to alert my bank account or me that I have a series problem. When I look at everything together however it's clear that I have become addicted to the one click. For a lot of these books I would receive an email that they were on sale or that they were new releases from an author that I might like.These emails do there job prompting me to purchase new books. I'm signed up to a bunch of book websites and every day new book info is coming my way. Most of the books I forget about because they weren't something I intended to buy just something I clicked and owned.

Do I think I will stop? Honestly I'm looking at the rest of the books that was on my 2014 Christmas wish list and i'm itching to buy them. I am going to try to go three months without buying any new books (other than the ones I need for school or previously pre-ordered). It's hard and the thought of not getting anything new is scary. What if i miss out on a great new release? Still I feel like I do need to give what I already have a chance to wow me.

Let's Discuss: Have you falling victim to the one click? Do you think that I or you need to limit the amount of books purchased until the ones you already have are finished? Is there really a such thing as having to many books?